Posted in Park Changes on April 25th, 2007 2 Comments »
A fee increase for National Park Service (NPS) units nationwide has been proposed by the Federal government. At Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, the proposed increase would be from $3 per person aged 16 and up to $7 per person for the entrance fee (good for a week), and the annual family park pass would increase in cost from $15 to $30.
Posted in Biology, Wildlife, Ecology on April 4th, 2007 No Comments »
Although the plants are still brown in the Florissant valley, spring is a great time to visit the Monument. Cool, sunny weather is perfect for hiking, and many animals are emerging from winter rest, including the Richardson’s ground squirrel (which looks like a small prairie dog) and the black, tassel-eared Abert’s squirrel. Rodents venturing aboveground also means increased raptor activity. Red-tailed hawks are the most common raptor at the park, but as summer approaches you might see golden eagles as well.
The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Friends of the Park group supporting Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in its mission to protect and interpret the park's resources for future generations.
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